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BW57 BJZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

208,932 mi
Last recorded208,932 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BJZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 208,932 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 208,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 205,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 202,101 miles

Nearside door damage .

Fail 12 Jun 2018 202,101 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside door damage .

Fail 4 Jun 2018 201,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside doors have slight damage

Pass 13 Jun 2017 184,848 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

wipers light smearing

Fail 13 Jun 2017 184,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense of (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense of (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

wipers light smearing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 167,276 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 167,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing balljoint & nut damaged (2.5.A.4)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 142,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 142,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 108,990 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs corroding

ns headlamp aim set to lower limit

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,723 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,347 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,887 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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BW57 BJZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW57 BJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW57 BJZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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